Latest Springboks News
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Greyling out for fortnight
16 Sep 2012
Dean Greyling has been handed a two week ban for his forearm smash on Richie McCaw. Read more
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Meyer admits Morne mistake
16 Sep 2012
Heyneke Meyer says he may have erred in keeping Morne Steyn on the field against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Read more
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Steyn blows Dunedin lifeline
15 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE reports on a deeply disheartening 21-11 Springboks defeat to the All Blacks in which Morne Steyn surely kicked his way into the Test wilderness. Read more
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Greyling cited for strike
15 Sep 2012
Springbok prop Dean Greyling has been cited for foul play following the Test in Dunedin on Saturday. Read more
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Awful attack kills Bok momentum
15 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes the Springboks’ poor finishing and option-taking undermined what was a powerful and purposeful showing by the forwards. Read more
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All Blacks 21 Springboks 11
15 Sep 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Dunedin. Read more
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Boks’ massive mission
14 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE looks at the trends that could shape the Dunedin Test, with the stats suggesting the Springboks will struggle. Read more
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Turning adventure into torture – why?
14 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE writes Sunday will follow Saturday, regardless of whether the Springboks win or lose against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Which makes the conservatism and approach of the Bok management that much more baffling. Read more
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KeoTV: Steyn as a sub?
14 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE wonders if there is a role for Morné Steyn as an impact player. Read more
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KeoTV: Lessons from a legend’s failings
13 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE says Heyneke Meyer must heed lessons from Robbie Deans’ Test career. Read more
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Preview: All Blacks vs Springboks
13 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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Lack of Plan B will be exposed
12 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that even without Dan Carter the All Blacks have the forwards, the kicking game and the counter-attack to nullify the Springboks’ kick-chase tactics. Read more
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Heyneke’s massive miss
12 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that Heyneke Meyer’s faithfulness to Morné Steyn was largely predictable but still utterly disappointing. Read more
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Meyer defiant on Morné
12 Sep 2012
Morne Steyn will start at flyhalf against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Read more
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Toulon refuse to release Botha
11 Sep 2012
Toulon are adamant that Bakkies Botha will play for the French club this weekend and not for the Springboks. Read more
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O’Connor won’t face Boks
11 Sep 2012
James O’Connor won’t be considered for the Wallabies’ tour to South Africa in two weeks’ time because of an ongoing hamstring injury. Read more
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Malherbe flies to Boks’ aid
11 Sep 2012
Frans Malherbe will join the Springboks in New Zealand as tighthead prop cover ahead of Saturday’s Test. Read more
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Meyer must make most of lost cause
11 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes a depleted Springbok side cannot be expected to win in Dunedin and yet there’s still much to be gained in terms of developing a new starting flyhalf. Read more
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Meyer’s selections have restricted Boks
10 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s dream of coaching the Springboks has become a nightmare. Read more
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Etzebeth banned, Botha to join Boks
10 Sep 2012
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has received a two-week suspension for his headbutt on Wallabies No 5 Nathan Sharpe. Read more
